Korean Dictionary
How to say “Quarantine” in Korean
격리
gyeongni
IntermediateHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
격리 became a widely used term in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic when strict quarantine protocols were enforced. Korea had one of the most effective 격리 and contact tracing systems in the world. Returning travelers and confirmed cases were required to undergo mandatory 격리 in designated facilities or at home.
Example Sentence
코로나 확진 후 7일 동안 격리했어요.
I quarantined for 7 days after a COVID-19 positive diagnosis.
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